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Fauci Testifies Before Senate Panel on COVID Origins, Pandemic Response as Diary Entries Released
The former White House medical adviser faced questions about discrepancies between his private writings and public statements during the pandemic.
WPATH Forum Messages Show Surgeon Discussing Vaginoplasty Complications, Dilation Burdens
Internal messages from the transgender health organization reveal clinicians debating how to respond when patients stop dilating after genital surgery.
Democrats Concerned as DSA Leader's Fox News Interview Goes Viral Ahead of Midterms
Moderate Democrats worry Megan Romer's lightning-round comments could provide ammunition for Republican attacks in competitive races.
Former Ambassador Weighs in on Whether Zelenskyy Got What He Needed From Washington Visit
The Ukrainian president's trip to the U.S. capital comes at a critical juncture in the Russia-Ukraine conflict as support dynamics shift.
Amnesty International UK Withdraws Report After Legal Challenges From Named Organizations
The human rights organization pulled its 'A Growing Threat' report after groups cited in the document instructed lawyers, marking a significant retreat in its approach to organizations it had characterized alongside far-right movements.
Michigan Family Murder-Suicide Prompts Questions About Domestic Violence Resources After Reddit Posts Surface
Authorities say a father killed his wife and six children before taking his own life, as posts allegedly written by the victim detailed years of marital strife and allegations of infidelity.
A New Media Ecosystem Is Taking Root on the Left, Reshaping Democratic Politics
Progressive outlets are building infrastructure to compete with conservative media dominance as Democrats confront a fragmented information landscape.
Collins Says State Department Will Reinstate Funding for Global Humanitarian Vaccine Alliance
The $600 million commitment to GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, follows outreach from the Maine Republican after the Trump administration previously paused the program.
Ex-Trump Health Official Criticizes Fauci over Diary Entries, Calls Them Evidence of 'Unabashed Narcissism'
Dr. Brett Giroir, former assistant secretary for health under Trump, said he wants transparency from Dr. Fauci regarding what he calls contradictions in the public health leader's statements.
Lindsey Graham Eulogized as an 'American Original' With Global Reach
The South Carolina senator, who died last week at age 69, was remembered in Washington for his influence on foreign policy and bipartisan relationships.